With Vikings OTAs in full swing with very competitive interaction in offense vs. defense drills, there was the usual coach speak from Kevin O’Connell about how the team is shaping up, but he added some interesting insight on a couple of subjects.
Former GM: 5 Takeaways from Vikings 2023 OTAs
Here are my takeaways from OTAs and the coach’s comments leading off with the Vikings wide receiver situation:
1. On Justin Jefferson’s absence: I’ll say first that this is totally expected from an elite, all-pro player in the midst of negotiating a record-breaking contract for wide receivers that will exceed Tyreek Hill’s $30 million per year extension signed last year.